How everyday Russians are feeling the impact from sanctions
Rising prices, stranded tourists and lines at ATMs are just some of the ways ordinary Russians are seeing repercussions from sanctions and restrictions imposed on their country for invading Ukraine.
by Alina Selyukh
Mar 02, 2022
3 minutes
After years of life in a growing, globally connected economy, Russians find themselves in a country increasingly unplugged from the world.
Following President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, a sweeping wave of sanctions by the European Union and the U.S. has combined with an exodus of foreign companies and investors, leaving Russia more isolated and economically restricted.
On Tuesday, and closed their online stores in Russia. Earlier Tuesday, the world's biggest shipping lines, to and from Russia. Airplane giants and have both stopped supplying parts and support to Russian airlines.
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